Mobile Notary Service in the Greater Fairfax VA Area
Serving individuals and businesses in Fairfax and throughout Fairfax County VA
Professional, In-person Mobile Notary Services for Individuals and Businesses in Fairfax County, VA
This experienced traveling notary public has been notarizing estate planning documents, real estate packages, and general legal documents in the Greater Fairfax area and throughout Fairfax County, Virginia since 2021.
My service area covers these neighborhoods:
Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Chantilly, Centreville, Clifton, City of Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Great Falls, Herndon, McLean, Merrifield, Oakton, Reston, Tysons, and Vienna.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm
Saturday-Sunday, 8am-5pm
Get in Touch:
Use Contact Form
Email jsiegelhill@gmail.com
Emerald Mobile Notary brings a professional notary service to your door.
As a traveling notary public in Fairfax County, Virginia, I serve individuals, businesses, title and escrow companies, banks, and attorneys. I'll meet you or your client at the location of your choice at a time that's convenient for you. Whether it is a single document such as a power of attorney, an estate planning package, or a real estate package (individual or commercial), I will ensure that your important legal documents are executed properly.
If you or your family member are hospitalized, I can bring my bedside notary service to you at these hospitals in Fairfax and Arlington Counties:
If you or your family member reside in a senior living facility in Fairfax County, I will bring my professional notary service to your door.
You don't have to leave home to sign your important legal documents. I'll come to these senior living communities to help you and your family complete your paperwork in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
ANNANDALE
BURKE
FALLS CHURCH
FAIRFAX
FAIR OAKS
GREAT FALLS
HERNDON
McLEAN
OAKTON
RESTON
SPRINGFIELD
VIENNA
I am based in Fairfax, VA and provide in-person notary services to individuals and businesses in the following areas and zip codes in Northern Virgina:
Arlington: 22205, 22207, 22213
Burke: 22015
Chantilly, Clifton, Centreville:
20120, 20124, 20151
Dunn Loring, Merrifield: 22027
Fairfax: 22030, 22031, 22032, 22033, 22035
Fairfax Station: 22039
Falls Church: 22041, 22042, 22043, 22044, 22046
Great Falls: 22066
McLean: 22101, 22102
North Springfield: 22151
Oakton: 22124
The most common types of notarized documents:
​Real Estate Packages, Living Trusts or Estate Planning Documents, and other Legal or Financial Documents
1/ Real Estate Packages
Buyer
Seller
Refinance
Home Equity Line of Credit
New Construction Loan
Option Purchase Agreement
2/ Estate Planning Documents
Last Will & Testament
Revocable Living Trust
Advance Healthcare Directive
Durable Financial Power of Attorney
Certification of Trust
Medical Power of Attorney
3/ Legal and Financial Documents
Affidavit
Deed
Travel Consent Form
Prenuptial Agreement
Lease Agreement
Pension Forms
1/ Notarization of Real Estate Packages
As a Certified Notary Signing Agent, I assist with the last stage of the buying or selling process -- the execution of real estate documents. Whether it is a single document such as a deed, or a full set of mortgage or refinance documents, I will walk you through the documents and ensure that they are properly executed.
Your lender or title company may offer you the option to choose your own mobile notary instead of assigning one to you. If requested, I can also scan your signed file back to the title company and then ship the file to them via UPS or FedEx.
If you're signing for a property that is located in one of the five witness states (Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina), the Deed will require that signers have one or two witnesses present at the signing.
If it's a Florida property, the title company usually allows the notary to act as a witness.
2/ Notarization of Estate Planning Documents
I can assist your attorney with the notarization of estate planning documents at their office or at your home, hospital, senior living community, or rehab facility, if you or a family member are homebound or unable to travel. Several senior living facilities in Northern Virginia have Emerald Mobile Notary Service on their list of preferred notaries. As a Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent (CNTDA), I can present the living trust documents to the signer and collect signatures with or without the attorney's presence.
If you would like to schedule a signing of a power of attorney or last will for yourself or for a relative, please call me. This document requires more consideration in advance, and I can provide you with more information.
If you'd like to create a customized Advance Healthcare Form, visit the Virginia State Bar Association's Healthcare Decisions Day page containing links to free, downloadable PDFs of Virginia Advance Directive forms.
The Inova Hospital system also has free advance care planning documents on their website. There you can also find instructions to upload and store your completed documents.
3/ Notarization of Legal and Financial Documents
Examples of common legal documents are the prenuptial agreement, the travel consent form, and a lease agreement. And just like the other documents, it's just as important to have a well-trained notary.
Each and every notary public plays a crucial role in combating identity theft.
They serve as our front line of defense and the public is safer because of the job they do. --Ken Salazar
Identification Requirements and Preparing for your Notary Appointment
Acceptable Forms of Identification
According to Virginia law, signers must personally appear before the notary and present a current government-issued photo identification. The name on your ID must match the printed name on your document. The acceptable forms of identification in Virginia are as follows:
1. United States passport
2. United States passport card
3. Certificate of United States citizenship
4. Certificate of naturalization
5. Foreign passport
6. United States green card with photograph
7. State-issued driver's license
8. State-issued identification card
9. United States military identification card
Coherent and Alert Signer
If you are arranging for a loved one or family member to sign a legal document, that person must be coherent, aware, and be able to communicate with the notary. It is the notary's job to determine that the signer shows an understanding of the document and a willingness to sign. This is for the protection of the individual doing the signing. You can find more information regarding elderly signers in the Frequently Asked Questions.
When Can you Sign your Documents?
You may fill in all blank spaces in the document before the notary arrives, but please do not inital or sign your documents until the notary is present.
If you Have Questions about Your Documents
A notary public can give you general information but is not qualified to provide legal advice. Since a notary public is not trained or certified to practice law, they are unable to provide assistance in prescribing or determining the particular document a customer may need; they cannot select the type of notarization or certificate for a given document; and they cannot prepare a document or give advice on completing a document.
Preparing for a Successful Signing Appointment
My two-page PDF document, Prepare for a Successful Signing, contains important considerations and requirements for the signer and witnesses. Reading this will ensure you're prepared for a smooth and secure signing, especially when you have important legal or lengthy documents.
I believe in having a strong foundation as a notary, so I participate in live, ongoing training with a variety of well-respected instructors.
About Me and My Notary Education
Notary Work and Training
I didn't know mobile notary work existed until a few years ago, when I was the signer at my own refinance appointment and a skilled notary signing agent handled our closing. Five years later, as the owner of Emerald Mobile Notary Service, I'm dedicated to becoming one of the most trusted and skilled notaries in the area. I've taken specialized training in living trust documents from Laura Biewer/Bill Soroka and am now a CNTDA, a Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent. I can assist the attorney by traveling to their client's location; I'll present a summary of each document and ensure that documents are executed properly.
I am participating in my sixth year of training with Notary Stars' live online training and mentorship sessions. This has allowed me to assist title and escrow clients as a loan signing agent. It is my aim to provide the buyer or seller with a smooth signing experience. Because of my thorough preparation and attention to detail, I can give the signers a summary of their real estate documents and I'll do my best to get their questions answered before leaving the signing table.
Specialty Notary Certifications and Memberships
In Virginia, it is not mandatory to take classes beyond NNA's training to become a signing agent, but I believe in having a strong foundation and getting the best quality education I can. I'm committed to continuing my education in order to gain knowledge and stay current. That helps me to be prepared for all types of situations.
You may verify all my credentials by clicking on the links below.
The training programs I completed focus on real estate transactions
and estate planning documents.
National Notary Association
The NNA is the leading authority on notary practices nationwide. They offer basic classes and promote professional notary standards. I submit to an annual background check and exam.
My NNA Profile
Certified Notary Trust Delivery Agent
Notary Business Builder's CNTDA program provides advanced training in the presentation and execution of trust and estate planning documents.
My CNTDA Certificate
Notary2Pro
Notary2Pro is the most respected loan signing agent course in the US. Trained to handle all types of real estate transactions. Completed Notary2Pro Elite training in 2021.
My Notary2Pro Diploma
Secretary of the Commonwealth
I look for updates and stay abreast of all changes in Virginia notary law and regulations. This ensures that I can better serve my clients.
Notary Division, Secretary of the Commonwealth
Notary Stars
Notary Stars offers members daily, live classes in loan signing agent work, 150+ hours of recorded training sessions, and weekly mentorship sessions. I've been a participating member since 2021.
My Notary Stars Profile
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Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct
I adhere to the standards set forth by NNA's Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct, "the highest standards of practice expected of like professionals in the settlement services industry."
Signing Professionals Workgroup: Notary Signing Agent Code of Conduct